[Elecraft] wobbly knob
My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. I pulled the knob off and took a look. The plastic shaft on the pot is getting loose where it fits into the metal body of the pot. Looks like I'll need a new pot. I just built the K2 this summer, so it's still quite new. Is this a common affliction? -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] wobbly knob
I think you pushed too strong on the plastic knob when you installed it. You could read in the manual the we must not push to hard to break it You must change the POT. I ordered a few last summer... just in case... because I broke one that way. 73 Le 04-10-31, à 16:16, Brian Mury a écrit : My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. I pulled the knob off and took a look. The plastic shaft on the pot is getting loose where it fits into the metal body of the pot. Looks like I'll need a new pot. I just built the K2 this summer, so it's still quite new. Is this a common affliction? -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ / FN45aj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft K2 #4130 Site Internet: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] wobbly knob
My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. Yeah, same here. And the power pot is a little wobbly too -- I guess because these two are the most used (for me). My radio is about 13 months old. Think I am too lazy to actually fix it until it breaks, but maybe worth ordering a replacement or two to have on hand when it does... -- Ward / KG6HAF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] wobbly knob
On Sun, 2004-31-10 at 16:23 -0500, JEAN-FRANCOIS MENARD wrote: I think you pushed too strong on the plastic knob when you installed it. You could read in the manual the we must not push to hard to break it You must change the POT. I ordered a few last summer... just in case... because I broke one that way. My knobs aren't that tight a fit - they slid on quite easily. Also, this didn't start until a few months later, and has been getting gradually worse. I don't think I broke it during installation - it seems to be wearing out prematurely. Le 04-10-31, à 16:16, Brian Mury a écrit : My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. I pulled the knob off and took a look. The plastic shaft on the pot is getting loose where it fits into the metal body of the pot. Looks like I'll need a new pot. I just built the K2 this summer, so it's still quite new. Is this a common affliction? -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com === Jean-François Ménard / VA2VYZ / FN45aj [EMAIL PROTECTED] Elecraft K2 #4130 Site Internet: http://homepage.mac.com/jfmenard === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- 73, Brian VE7NGR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] wobbly knob
Ward Willats wrote: My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. Yeah, same here. And the power pot is a little wobbly too -- I guess because these two are the most used (for me). My radio is about 13 months old. Think I am too lazy to actually fix it until it breaks, but maybe worth ordering a replacement or two to have on hand when it does... -- Ward / KG6HAF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com My 4 and half year old K2's pot is in perfect condition...maybe they changed their source? Ciao, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] wobbly knob
Brian Mury wrote: My K2 AF gain knob is getting really wobbly, and seems to be getting worse. I pulled the knob off and took a look. The plastic shaft on the pot is getting loose where it fits into the metal body of the pot. Looks like I'll need a new pot. I got some nylon washers at the hardware store that fit the shafts and are about the size of the knobs. They keep the shafts from wobbling and possibly damaging the pots, and are hidden by the knobs. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
